The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel
The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

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The Bullshitters: Roll Out the Gunbarrel

1984
Movie
41 min
English

Janie, daughter of Commander Jackson, the head of D15, has been kidnapped and there are only two men who can save her - former agents Bonehead and Foyle.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Peter RichardsonGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A mockumentary following the disastrous attempts of a clueless, inept film crew to make a gritty cop movie in the style of 'The Professionals'. The production is plagued by technical difficulties, personality clashes, and a severe lack of talent, leading to escalating chaos and absurdity.

Critical Reception

The film was a cult hit, particularly among fans of British comedy and the anarchic style of Comic Strip Presents... While not a mainstream critical darling, it was praised for its inventive humor and its satirical take on filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hilariously captures the absurdity of low-budget filmmaking.

  • Features sharp satire and memorable comedic performances.

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and character-driven absurdity.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with many appreciating its unique brand of British humor and its cult status.

Fun Fact

The film is a feature-length expansion of a popular sketch from the Channel 4 comedy series 'The Comic Strip Presents...'

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